High school football: Fisher Award finalists capsules

Jerome Baker
School: Benedictine
Year: Junior
Position: Running back, linebacker
Season stats: 1,447 rushing yards, 26 touchdowns, 120 tackles, three interceptions
For the record: One of the highest ranked junior prospects in Ohio. ... Attracting interest from the likes of Ohio State and Alabama. ... Rushed for 254 yards and five touchdowns in a Division IV regional semifinal win over Chagrin Falls.
Coach Joe Schaefer says: “He’s obviously a very, very special kid.”

Brandon Davis
School: Madison
Year: Senior
Position: Running back, safety
Season stats: 1,582 rushing yards, 25 touchdowns, 56 tackles, three interceptions
For the record: A team captain for the Blue Streaks. ... Davis has played many positions throughout his high school career, including on all the special teams units. ... Has not made college choice, but is eyeing several D-II schools.
Coach Tim Willis says: “Brandon’s a true high school football player. He plays so many positions for us, and is out there for all 48 minutes. Just a tough kid.”

Sam Kukura
School: Kirtland
Year: Senior
Position: Running back, linebacker
Season stats: 1,261 rushing yards, 26 touchdowns, 51 tackles, three interceptions
For the record: Kukura’s a three-year starter who has played an assortment of positions for the Hornets. ... A team captain this season. ... Undecided on college, but is hoping to play at the Division I or II level.
Coach Tiger LaVerde says: “Our entire team is better because of Sam’s leadership. That’s what he’s meant to our team. He’s willing to do the little things. He’s been the ring leader a long time for us.”

Conner Krizancic
School: Mentor
Year: Senior
Position: Quarterback
Season stats: 1,409 rushing yards, 18 touchdowns; 2,370 passing yards, 37 touchdowns; three TD receptions
For the record: Will play college football at Cincinnati, where he will play receiver. ... A member of the Cardinals’ state championship basketball team last season.
Coach Steve Trivisonno says: “He made the transition from receiver to quarterback pretty quick. He’s a player that can do it all. He can throw it, run it, catch it. Conner’s truly one of the most dominant players in the state.”

Marvelle Ross
School: Villa Angela-St. Joseph
Year: Junior
Position: Running back, defensive back
Season stats: 1,844 rushing yards, 36 touchdowns, 373 receiving yards, 11 two-point conversion runs, 226 points
For the record: Was a key component to the Vikings’ turnaround from a 1-9 season in 2012 to 9-1 this season. ... Rushed for 132 yards and three touchdowns in a playoff loss to Mogadore.
Coach John Storey says: “(Marvelle’s) been a player instrumental to our success this season. He’s well-respected by his teammates. The thing that separates him is that he’s been blessed with great speed in the open field, and he’s hard to tackle.”